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2018 Kia Sorento: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 344 complaints about the 2018 Kia Sorento with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
344
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
24 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,500
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
Recalls
Trailer HitchesSep 19, 2022 · campaign 22V703000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an ele
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemSep 21, 2018 · campaign 18V656000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The cowl crossbar that connects to the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) steering column may be improperly welded, allowing the steering column to separate.
Air Bags › Side/WindowDec 8, 2017 · campaign 17V784000
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
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Other years of the Kia Sorento
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?
Owners have filed 344 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (114), body, glass & interior (59), electrical system (30). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Sorento have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Kia Sorento get?
Up to 24 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.